Choose The Guilt and the Shadow
Choose The Guilt and the Shadow if it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Guilt and the Shadow launched in 2015.
The Guilt and the Shadow vs Slender Threads
The Guilt and the Shadow and Slender Threads both land in Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Guilt and the Shadow (2015) is 10 years older than Slender Threads (2025). Slender Threads scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than The Guilt and the Shadow (80% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Slender Threads
Choose Slender Threads if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Slender Threads launched in 2025.
Both The Guilt and the Shadow and Slender Threads sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Guilt and the Shadow |  Slender Threads | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (25 reviews) | 89.7% positive (292 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | oophok | Blyts |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Guilt and the Shadow (2015) is 10 years older than Slender Threads (2025).
- Slender Threads scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than The Guilt and the Shadow (80% positive).
- The Guilt and the Shadow is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Slender Threads (8.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Slender Threads is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Guilt and the Shadow has no Deck rating yet.
The Guilt and the Shadow vs Slender Threads — FAQ
- Should I play The Guilt and the Shadow or Slender Threads first?
- If you want chronology, The Guilt and the Shadow (2015) came out before Slender Threads (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The Guilt and the Shadow and Slender Threads similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.